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Meet the Doctors
AnneMarie Benage, DDS
Dr. AnneMarie Benage began her education right here in Cleburne, TX, where she was born and raised. From there, she attended Baylor University and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Dr. AnneMarie continued her education at the Texas A&M Health Science Center Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, TX. She graduated in the Top 10 of her class, received the Bernhard Gottlieb Memorial Award for outstanding achievement in Oral Pathology, and became an active member of the Odontological Honor Society.
Dr. Benage is a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Texas Dental Association, the American Orthodontic Society, and is a Fellow of the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. Dr. Benage has taken over 400 hours of continuing education in straight wire orthodontics and loves offering patients a beautiful, straight smile through braces or Invisalign. Now with her advanced education from LVI she offers patients relief from lifetime struggles with TMD pain and migraines through orthotic therapy. Dr. Benage states that her favorite aspect of dentistry is impacting patients’ lives by enhancing their smiles with cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics.
At home, Dr. Benage enjoys time with her husband and their four children. The Benages believe in placing God at the center of their lives and their dental practice. They feel grateful to have the opportunity to serve the Cleburne community.
Mark Benage, DDS
When choosing the right dental health care professional for your needs, it’s a comfort to know your choice is an experienced and dedicated professional. Dr. Benage prides himself in providing high quality care. The fact that he is a native Texan doesn’t hurt either.
Dr. Mark Benage is originally from Longview, TX, and received his education in the Lone Star State. He attended UTA, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. From there, he completed dental school at Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, TX, where he met his wife, Dr. AnneMarie Benage. He furthered his dental education with an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency and continues his education by taking advanced continuing education courses focusing on implant dentistry, 3rd molar surgery, IV sedation, and periodontal surgery. He had the privilege to work with and learn from other dental professionals specializing in oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, and prosthodontics.
Dr. Benage is more than just a qualified dentist. He also has chosen to serve his community and country in the military. He spent seven years in the US Army, and later joined the Air Force. At Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, Dr. Benage served as the emergency and IV sedation provider as well as the life-support chair for the hospital. Dr. Benage separated from the Air Force in July 2017 and moved back to his wife’s hometown of Cleburne, Texas. Dr. Benage provides wisdom teeth removal surgery under IV sedation and places implants. His patients do not have to worry about being referred out for their oral surgery needs.
In his free time, Dr. Mark Benage enjoys spending time with his family. He and his wife strive to bring elements of their relaxed home life to their practice, and provide each patient with a friendly, relaxing environment while meeting their dental needs with precision.